Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION
2 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS
3 DEFINITIONS
4 COMBUSTION AND FLAME PROPAGATION
5 FLAME ARRESTER FUNCTION AND CONCERNS
  FOR USE IN PIPING SYSTEMS
6 LIMITATIONS OF FLAME ARRESTERS ON TANK
  VENTS
7 FLAME ARRESTER TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
8 SUMMARY
APPENDIX A - BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX B - GASES OR VAPORS WITH A MAXIMUM
             EXPERIMENTAL SAFE GAP (MESG) < 0.90 MM

Abstract

Gives a general overview of flame arresters currently in use and some potential concerns or limitations.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2002
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